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VU03 YLZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

158,420 mi
Last recorded158,420 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 YLZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 158,420 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2020 155,801 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 150,902 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 150,902 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 145,703 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 139,491 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 139,491 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 May 2016 133,474 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Edges Worn.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2015 126,572 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 14 May 2015 126,572 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 118,590 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 118,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2013 110,460 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S/F , N/S/F and N/S/R Tyres deteriorated

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 102,445 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 92,488 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 83,356 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 73,599 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 73,599 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 22 Apr 2008 64,202 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

osr tyre small cracks tread

Pass 22 Apr 2008 64,202 miles

osr tyre small cracks tread

Pass 10 Apr 2007 52,823 miles

hand brake close to max travel

osf tyre worn inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2006 40,850 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?

Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,664
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
365,048
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,456
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 68,301
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,646
Stop lamp not working 51,458
position lamp(s) not working 39,215
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VU03 YLZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 65,642 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Fabia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU03 YLZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VU03 YLZ registered?

VU03 YLZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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